Minerals yearbook, 1990: Massachusetts. Annual report

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6016558

Harrison, D K; Sinnott, J A

The value of nonfuel mineral production in 1990 was $127.5 million, a decrease of $16.6 million compared with the 1989 value. The combined value of crushed stone and construction sand and gravel, the State's two leading mineral commodities, accounted for 83% of the value. In 1990, the State ranked eighth among 34 States that produced dimension stone. Other commodities produced included common clay, industrial sand, lime, and peat. Industrial minerals processed or manufactured in the State included abrasives, graphite, gypsum, perlite, and vermiculite. The report presents statistical information on the state's mineral industries.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6016558
• Report Number(s): PB-93-235646/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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